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	Le Magazine, August 2000 - Report: An Exciting New Treatment For Alzheimer's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The omentum is a fatty hunk of tissue that not only provokes angiogenesis, it also increases choline acetyltransferase, the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction which creates acetylcholine in the brain.
		Goldsmith is careful to leave the omentum attached to its original blood supply so as to maintain its integrity, when he does the surgery.
		The omentum is partially separated from the intestines, leaving the main blood supply intact.
	www.lef.org /magazine/mag2000/aug2000_report.html (815 words)

	Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Alumni
		The Omentum is rich in fibroblast growth factors that provoke the growth of new nerve tissues.
		The lymphatics of the Omentum have an enormous capacity to absorb edematous fluids.
		The Omentum is rich in angiogentic factors that stimulate the growth of new blood vessels and re-vascularize ischemic tissues.
	www.pacificcollege.edu /alumni/newsletters/summer2003/abdominal.htm (1010 words)

	Lesser omentum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lesser omentum is extremely thin, and is continuous with the two layers of peritoneum which cover respectively the antero-superior and postero-inferior surfaces of the stomach and first part of the duodenum.
		The portion of the lesser omentum extending between the liver and stomach is termed the hepatogastric ligament, while that between the liver and duodenum is the hepatoduodenal ligament.
		Between the two layers of the lesser omentum, close to the right free margin, are the hepatic artery, the common bile duct, the portal vein, lymphatics, and the hepatic plexus of nerves—all these structures being enclosed in a fibrous capsule (Glisson's capsule).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lesser_omentum (413 words)

	Chapter 26: The abdominal viscera and peritoneum
		The greater omentum is a prominent peritoneal fold that hangs down from the stomach anterior to the transverse colon, to which it is attached.
		The greater omentum is a double fold that connects the stomach to the posterior abdominal wall (figs.
		The anterior wall of the lesser sac is formed by the peritoneum of (1) the lesser omentum, (2) the posterior surface of the stomach, and (3) the anterior two layers of the greater omentum (see fig.
	www.dartmouth.edu /~humananatomy/part_5/chapter_26.html (2538 words)

	Med-Lib - Medical Online Library - English Articles - Oxford Textbook of Surgery - The omentum
		Torsion of the greater omentum is defined as a twist of the organ in its longitudinal axis around a narrow pedicle.
		Torsion, infarction and haemorrhage of the omentum as a cause of acute abdominal distress.
		Mainzer RA, Simoes A. Primary idiopathic torsion of the omentum.
	med-lib.ru /english/oxford/omentum.shtml (1195 words)

	Definition of Omentum from dictionary.net
		Note: The great, or gastrocolic, omentum forms, in most mammals, a great sac, which is attached to the stomach and transverse colon, is loaded with fat, and covers more or less of the intestines; the caul.
		The lesser, or gastrohepatic, omentum connects the stomach and liver and contains the hepatic vessels.
		The gastrosplenic omentum, or ligament, connects the stomach and spleen.
	www.dictionary.net /omentum (97 words)

	American College of Surgeons March 2000 Lead Article: Results
		In the absence of omentum, adhesions to the mesh were significantly fewer with or without abdominal wall resection than if omentum had been preserved.
		The thin clear membranous omentum once adhered to the mesh was difficult to recognize as an adhesion by a single observation at necropsy but was readily identified by sequential laparoscopy.
		Omentum was attached to the mesh-abdominal wall interface with an abundant framework of fibrin.
	www.facs.org /jacs/lead_articles/mar00results.html (1278 words)

	THE OMENTUM MOMENTUM FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY
		In this procedure, the omentum, a physiologically dynamic, fatty membranous tissue surrounding the intestinal and lower abdominal region, is surgically lengthened and placed over the area of injury.
		The omentum is a highly vascular, fatty tissue approximately 14 inches in length and 10 inches wide that hangs like an apron over the intestines and lower abdomen area.
		Although the study’s goal was to determine the specific effect of the omentum placed directly on the injured cord, the final analysis included outcomes of several patients whose omental graft was shown not even to be physically attached to the cord or had been surgically removed before analysis.
	www.healingtherapies.info /Omentum.htm (2327 words)

	Primary Torsion Of The Lesser Sac Omentum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Torsion of the omentum is a condition in which the organ twists on its long axis to such an extent that its vascularity is compromised.
		Torsion of omentum is a known entity in medical literature but we had a case of torsion of a segment of lesser omentum that mimic peptic ulcer perforation.
		Torsion of the omentum is a condition in which the organ twists on its long axis to such an extent that its vascularity is compromise.
	ispub.com /ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijs/vol7n2/omentum.xml (1559 words)

	~~ Omentum Transposition ~~ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		After this, the omentum is removed from its proximal and central attachments to the stomach, which is done directly on the gastric wall, preserving the gastroepiploic vessels within the omental apron.
		After the omentum has been sufficiently lengthened to allow it to reach the brain without tension, incisions are made along the chest and anterolateral neck, which are connected by a long subcutaneous tunnel in which the omentum is placed.
		A logical criticism of the suggestion is that no proof has been shown that the transposed omentum in the patient being presented had increased CBF or metabolism in the underlying area of her brain, or that the patient's recovery was anything other than the recovery that would have occurred without operation.
	members.cox.net /afonseca1/article12.htm (2231 words)

	Omentum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		We describe a single case from our own clinical use of the omentum as a "buffer" layer between transplanted muscle and recipient area in the forearm.
		The interpositional layer of the omentum prevents the process of cicatrical adhesion between the muscle and the tendon and reduces tissue resistance at sliding that immediately results in improvement of function.
		The application of plentiful vascular network of the omentum increases the muscle trophic and thus, improves the functional result.
	users.freenet.am /~plastic/omentum.html (130 words)

	Fall 1999> The Omentum - The Surgeon's Friend
		The omentum is rich in lymphatics and is a source of blood vessels and
		omentum is atached to the stomach and is composed of two leaves.
		The most common use of the omentum is as an adjunct to intestinal surgery.
	www.southpaws.com /news/99-2-omentum.htm (599 words)

	Ovarian Cancer/Omentum Caking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Note the thickened band of omentum anterior to the bowels due to metastatic tumor, also called omental caking.
		In women, the most common cause of omental thickening is metastatic disease to the omentum from ovarian cancer.
		Ovarian epithelial tumors spread by direct extension from the primary tumor mass in the ovary to the pelvis, with peritoneal seeding of the mesentery, omentum, diaphragms and organs of the abdominal cavity.
	medinfo.ufl.edu /~bms5191/gyn/cake.html (89 words)

	Involvement of the omentum in Wegener's granulomatosis -- Kroot et al. 62 (12): 1238 -- Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
		Involvement of the omentum in Wegener's granulomatosis -- Kroot et al.
		necrotising vasculitis of the venules of the omentum (fig 2
		Figure 2 Biopsy of the greater omentum: focal necrotising vasculitis of the venules.
	ard.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/62/12/1238 (511 words)

	~~ Omentum Transposition ~~ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The first international congress on the use of omentum to the brain and spinal cord was held May 7-11, 1995 in Xauhou City, China.
		Several papers were presented which dealt with neurochemicals known to be present in the omentum and the effect of these biological agents on an injured spinal cord.
		The reason for the clinical improvement was felt to be due to a biological factor in the omentum that prevents fibrosis.
	members.cox.net /afonseca1/article1.htm (720 words)

	[Activation of the major omentum-associated lymphoid tissue in Crohn disease]
		Mononuclear cells from surgically resected omentum tissue (10 patients with Crohn's disease, 10 patients with malignomas or inflammatory control diseases (diverticulitis)) were isolated by collagenase digestion and subsequent serial density centrifugation.
		Most interestingly, the percentage of CD4-T(Helper) cells among omentum mononuclear cells was decreased in comparison with peripheral blood mononuclear cells, whereas the percentage of monocytes/macrophages and of natural killer cells appeared to be increased.
		In Crohn's disease subpopulations of omentum mononuclear cells did not change in number, however immunologic activation increased further and appears to be highly increased in comparison to both omentum cells from disease specificity controls (diverticulitis) and Crohn's disease peripheral blood cells.
	www.aegis.com /aidsline/1995/jul/M9570529.html (572 words)

	American College of Surgeons March 2000 Lead Article: Full Text
		Pilot studies demonstrated that interrupted sutures encouraged omentum or intestine to adhere to the cut edge of the prosthetic material, occasionally even to permit visceral herniation between sutures into the subcutaneous space.
		The intraabdominal structure involved, omentum or intestine, location of adhesions, and surface appearance of uninvolved mesh were noted and recorded.
		The edematous omentum on day 7 becomes translucent on days 14 and 28, exposing to the view the fibers of the underlying mesh.
	www.facs.org /jacs/lead_articles/mar00full.html (4219 words)

	Stem Cell Emergence and Hemopoietic Activity Are Incompatible in Mouse Intraembryonic Sites -- Godin et al. 190 (1): 43 ...
		that the omentum is not a hemopoietic organ.
		distinguishable from the remainder of the omentum by an increasing
		The omentum and spleen explanted from a 14.5-dpc embryo are shown after being removed from the underlying stomach.
	www.jem.org /cgi/content/full/190/1/43 (6015 words)

	Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
		The objectives are to describe two clinical cases, the first one about right-sided segmental torsion of the greater omentum and the other one about infarction of the greater omentum, which were diagnosed and treated in our hospital; as well as to check pertinent literature.
		Treatment includes resection of the affected area of the greater omentum, resection of the cecal appendice and release of the adherences by means of Laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy (14).
		Idiopathic segmental infarction of the greater omentum as a cause of acute abdomen.
	www.bioline.org.br /request?gm04032 (1431 words)

	News from Vanderbilt Medical Center
		The omentum is a blanket of internal abdominal fat that rests on top of the intestines and is attached to both the stomach and the small bowel.
		The researchers will compare the participants’ insulin sensitivity before and after the surgery, as well as compare the participants to one another to understand what variables might affect the speed of response to the surgery and to a reversal in type 2 diabetes.
		Collaborators include members of the Department of General Surgery, the Center for Human Nutrition, the Dayani Center, the Division of Diabetes, the Department of Medicine, the Center for Nutrition Research Unit, the Division of Genetic Medicine, the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
	sitemason.vanderbilt.edu /newspub/crmQtG?id=18301 (740 words)

	Multiple dermoid cysts of omentum. Mazumdar A, Vaiphei K, Verma GR J Postgrad Med
		The first case of dermoid cyst of the omentum was described by Meckel in 1815[4].
		Although the exact etiology is not known but the proposed hypothesis is that the primitive germ cells get trapped in the omentum during the embryological development as they migrate from yolk sac to the urogenital ridge giving rise to omental dermoid cyst[5].
		Synchronus benign teratomas of the greater omentum and ovary.
	www.jpgmonline.com /article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1997;volume=43;issue=2;spage=41;epage=2;aulast=Mazumdar (605 words)

	eMedicine - Omental Torsion : Article by Alan A Saber, MD
		Clinical: Torsion of the omentum is difficult to clinically diagnose preoperatively.
		Surgical therapy: Torsion of the omentum is usually discovered during laparotomy or laparoscopy for an acute abdomen.
		Tompkins RK, Sparks FC: Primary torsion of the omentum: mimic of appendicitis.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2731.htm (1252 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Omentum - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Omentum: A fold of the peritoneum (the thin tissue that lines the abdomen) that surrounds the stomach and other organs in the abdomen.
		Omentum : A double-layered fold of peritoneum that attaches the STOMACH to other organs in the ABDOMINAL CAVITY.
		The following list attempts to classify Omentum into categories where each line is subset of the next.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/omentum.htm (221 words)

	Discomfort without an omentum
		I know the omentum is the fatty layer covering the bowels and is not needed.
		I believe the omentum is there because it prevents any infection from the pelvis (such as appendicitis) spreading to the upper abdomen.
		I remember my Dr telling me that the omentum is like a sponge and that if there were any cancer cells during my surgery he wouldn't hesitate to remove it.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/OvarianCancer/messages/6839.html (366 words)

	Nutritional Therapy for Primary Peritoneal Cancer: A Case Study
		The theories are being tested on an elderly woman diagnosed with primary peritoneal Stage 111A, Grade 3, papillary serous carcinoma expressing in the left ovary and omentum.
		On the followup visit with the gynecological oncologist, the patient was informed about the severity of her illness.
		She was also told that, since the cancer most likely originated in the peritoneal cavity and had spread to the omentum, there were likely to be cancerous cells remaining in the peritoneal cavity, even though the mass and corresponding cancerous tissue were completely removed.
	www.cancerlynx.com /peritonealcase.html (2492 words)

	eMedicine - Omental Torsion : Article Excerpt by: Alan A Saber, MD
		Problem: Although omental torsion is rarely diagnosed preoperatively, knowledge of the entity is important to the surgeon because it mimics the common causes of acute surgical abdomen.
		Factors that predispose a patient to torsion include anatomical variations of the omentum itself, eg, accessory omentum, bifid omentum, irregular accumulations of omental fat (in patients who are obese), and narrowed omentum pedicle.
		The twisted portion of the omentum tends to be localized to a right-sided segment, thereby giving rise to the sudden onset of pain and signs of peritoneal irritation on the right side of the abdomen.
	www.emedicine.com /med/byname/omental-torsion.htm (548 words)

	Omentum Media - Home
		Omentum Media specialises in marketing strategies and public relations services to clients in most industries by assisting them to maximise market exposure and reach potential customers.
		Having commenced operations in 1997 as a PR consultancy, Omentum Media has expanded to offer a competitive service in each of the media services on the adjacent menu, as well as photography.
		Headed by experienced former journalist Val Pavlovic, Omentum Media can optimise media requirements for companies of any size.
	www.omentum.com.au (76 words)

	Omentum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In omentum certain fungi of the article if needed, passed through the abdominal wall.
		See ac ac such omentum quiet places, where hell is an extremely acidophilic and to the abdominal wall.
		The dogs were used as protecting omentum the intestines like this that opens to exclude torsion.
	omentum.12twelve.net (139 words)

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